Vakulamatha Temple Timings Darshan Today Tirupati Peruru
The Sri Vakulamatha (Vakula Devi) Temple at Peruru near Tirupati is generally open for darshan from about 5:30 AM to 12:00 noon and again from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM daily. Vakula Devi is revered in the Tirumala tradition as the foster-mother of Lord Sri Venkateswara, and her small hill temple sits on the Peruru Banda hillock a short drive from Tirupati city. This independent guide explains the legend, the temple’s significance, the darshan schedule, and how to reach it. Timings can change on festival days and during special sevas, so treat the schedule below as indicative and confirm on the official TTD portal before you travel.
Where is the Vakulamatha Temple, Peruru?
The temple stands on the Peruru Banda hillock in Peruru village, on the outskirts of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. It is roughly 8 km from Tirupati city centre, about 5 km from Tiruchanoor (the Sri Padmavathi Ammavari temple town), and around 10 km from Tirumala. Because Vakula Devi is honoured as Lord Venkateswara’s foster-mother, the shrine is a meaningful add-on for pilgrims already visiting Tirumala and Tiruchanoor.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Sri Vakula Devi (Vakulamatha), foster-mother of Lord Venkateswara |
| Location | Peruru Banda hillock, Peruru village, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh |
| Distance | ~8 km from Tirupati city; ~5 km from Tiruchanoor; ~10 km from Tirumala |
| Administration | Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) |
| Reopened after renovation | Inaugurated 23 July 2022 |
| Entry | Free sarva darshan (no ticket for general darshan) |
The legend of Vakula Devi
According to the Tirumala sthala purana, the story of Vakula Devi reaches back to the Dwapara Yuga. Yashoda, the foster-mother who raised Lord Krishna, grieved that she never had the chance to witness her beloved son’s wedding. Krishna consoled her with a promise: in a future age he would return in another form, and she would arrange and see his marriage. In the Kali Yuga, Lord Vishnu manifested as Sri Venkateswara on the seven hills, and Yashoda was reborn as Vakula Devi, his foster-mother. Fulfilling the ancient boon, she helped bring about Lord Venkateswara’s marriage to Sri Padmavathi, the daughter of King Akasa Raja. In this way the wish left unfulfilled in a previous age was finally granted.
Why the temple is significant
The Vakulamatha shrine is deeply tied to the daily worship of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala. Two traditions in particular are cited by devotees:
- Facing the seven hills: The temple is said to have been built so that Vakula Devi’s face turns toward the Tirumala hills where her foster-son resides, expressing a mother’s constant gaze upon her child.
- Naivedyam offered to the mother first: In keeping with the mother-son bond, tradition holds that food offerings (naivedyam) are dedicated to Vakula Devi before they are offered to Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala — a mark of the affection and respect due to a mother.
The temple had fallen into neglect for a long period after flourishing under earlier patronage. TTD took up a lengthy restoration of the hillock shrine beginning in 2011, rebuilding it in line with Agama tradition, and the renovated temple was formally reopened to devotees on 23 July 2022. Today it is maintained by TTD alongside the other temples in the Tirumala-Tirupati network.
Vakulamatha Temple darshan timings today
The temple generally follows two darshan sessions, morning and evening, with a midday break. As it is managed by TTD, its schedule broadly mirrors TTD practice. The typical daily pattern is:
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5:30 AM | Temple opens with Suprabhatam |
| 6:00 AM – 6:45 AM | Nivedana (break) |
| 6:45 AM – 11:30 AM | Sarva Darshan (general darshan) |
| 11:30 AM – 12:00 Noon | Archana & Nivedana |
| 12:00 Noon | Temple closes for midday |
| 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Sarva Darshan |
| 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Nivedana (break) |
| 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Sarva Darshan |
| 8:30 PM | Ekanta Seva; temple closes for the night |
Friday (Abhishekam) schedule
On Fridays the morning begins with a special Abhishekam and Alankarana, so general darshan starts a little later:
- 6:45 AM – 7:30 AM: Abhishekam and Alankarana (morning rituals)
- 7:30 AM – 12:00 Noon: Sarva Darshan
- 12:00 Noon: Temple closes for midday
- 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Evening Sarva Darshan (with a short Nivedana break around 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
These timings are indicative of the temple’s usual routine. Festival days, Ammavari special sevas and administrative changes can alter the schedule, so please confirm the current-day timings on the official TTD portal (tirumala.org) before planning your visit.
How to reach the Vakulamatha Temple
The temple is easily reached by road from the main pilgrim centres around Tirupati:
- From Tiruchanoor: about 5 km; roughly a 10–15 minute drive.
- From Tirupati bus stand / railway station: about 8 km; roughly 25–30 minutes by road.
- From Tirumala: about 10 km via the ghat road down to the plains.
Local taxis and autos are available from Tirupati and Tiruchanoor. Many devotees combine the Vakulamatha darshan with a visit to the Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple at Tiruchanoor, since both are closely tied to the Venkateswara marriage tradition and lie near each other.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Vakula Devi?
Vakula Devi is revered as the foster-mother of Lord Sri Venkateswara. In the Tirumala tradition she is the rebirth of Yashoda, Krishna’s foster-mother from the Dwapara Yuga, and she helped arrange Lord Venkateswara’s marriage to Sri Padmavathi in the Kali Yuga.
What are the Vakulamatha Temple timings?
The temple is usually open from about 5:30 AM to 12:00 noon and again from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM. On Fridays, morning darshan starts around 7:30 AM after the Abhishekam. Confirm current timings on the official TTD portal before visiting.
Is there an entry fee?
General sarva darshan is free. There is no ticket required for ordinary darshan; any special sevas, if offered, would follow TTD’s published arrangements.
How far is the temple from Tirupati?
It is roughly 8 km from Tirupati city, about 5 km from Tiruchanoor, and around 10 km from Tirumala, all reachable by road.
Why is the temple important to Tirumala pilgrims?
Because Vakula Devi is Lord Venkateswara’s foster-mother, tradition holds that daily food offerings are dedicated to her before they are offered to the Lord at Tirumala, and the shrine faces the seven hills where he resides. Visiting honours this mother-son bond.
When was the temple renovated?
After years of neglect, TTD undertook an extended restoration beginning in 2011 and reopened the rebuilt temple to devotees on 23 July 2022.
Sources & last verified (July 2026)
- Tirupati District, Government of Andhra Pradesh — Vakula Matha Temple, Peruru Village: https://tirupati.ap.gov.in/tourist-place/vakula-matha-temple-peruru-village/
- Wikipedia — Vakula Devi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vakula_Devi
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (official portal): https://www.tirumala.org/
This site (tirumalatirupationline.com) is an independent pilgrim information guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) or any temple or government body. Please verify current darshan timings and arrangements on the official TTD portal before travelling.
Last reviewed: July 6, 2026
